Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Truckee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Truckee

With a population of 16,180, Truckee is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Truckee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Truckee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court) and Truckee Tavern & Grill (10118 Donner Pass Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Truckee

Truckee in May
Estimated hotel price
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel
Truckee in May
Estimated hotel price
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Truckee in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Truckee, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Truckee

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $62 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 160 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Truckee takes 610 miles and will cost you around $118. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 1290 miles.

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $62 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 160 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Truckee takes 610 miles and will cost you around $118. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 1290 miles.

Airports near Truckee

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Truckee

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Truckee

Average rates range from around $406 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,635 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Truckee Donner Lodge and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Truckee, with prices from $40 to $3,829 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Truckee are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Truckee by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Truckee

Most booked hotels in Truckee

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Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 660 reviews)
$192+
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Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 487 reviews)
$201+
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Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 180 reviews)
$127+
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Cedar Glen Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 94 reviews)
$147+
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Franciscan Lakeside Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 323 reviews)
$154+
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Firelite Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1687 reviews)
$118+
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Renting a car in Truckee

Renting a car in Truckee costs $128 per day, on average, or $255 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Truckee is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Truckee costs $128 per day, on average, or $255 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Truckee is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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